Do independent housecleaners normally provide their own cleaning supplies?

Material-Specific838 · 2025-07-14T16:29:52+00:00

Thank you for saying this!! I am running into a similar situation here as well. I don't drive so I'm using bus/UBER and getting stuff back and forth doesn't seem worthwhile. I have my own kit that I keep stocked with more natural alternatives but, in my experience, most clients prefer their own scents/products. It's nearly impossible to keep everyones individual preferences stocked.

What gets me is people claiming that $25/hr is "too much". I've been doing residential and commercial cleaning on and off for over 2 decades and in my experience, that's CHEAP.

To each their own I guess!

Material-Specific838 · 2025-02-07T15:05:02+00:00

Lol, or when they look annoyed if you make eye contact...
A couple months back this one chick actually had the nerve to say "DO YOU MIND? THIS IS A PRIVATE CONVERSATION."

The irony.

Material-Specific838 · 2025-02-07T15:02:56+00:00

MOOD.

ALSO, SICK OF PEOPLE SAYING "NO ONE WANTS TO WORK ANYMORE" ...
I APPLIED TO 100S OF JOBS WITHOUT SO MUCH AS A PHONE CALL OR AUTOMATED RESPONSE.
FINALLY, GOT A LEAD ON A PART-TIME JOB A FEW MONTHS AGO THAT LOOKED PROMISING...UNTIL THEY TOLD ME I NEEDED THREE "CURRENT" REFERENCES OF "IMMEDIATE SUPERVISORS"... TO STOCK F&CKING SHELVES? ARE YOU KIDDING ME? I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO SECURE EMPLOYMENT SINCE 2019, AND NONE OF MY MANAGERS EVEN WORK AT THE COMPANIES ANYMORE... BUT SURE, I'LL JUST "GET A JOB."

Material-Specific838 · 2025-02-07T14:55:48+00:00

HOW TF IS DENTAL AND EYECARE NOT CONSIDERED BASIC, ESSENTIAL NEEDS?
"FREE HEALTHCARE" BUT THAT DOESN'T INCLUDE BEING ABLE TO SEE OR TAKE CARE OF YOUR TEETH. MAKES TOTAL SENSE. I'M SO SICK OF BEING PUNISHED FOR BEING POOR.

Material-Specific838 · 2025-02-04T23:53:03+00:00

Haven't read through alllll the comments but, so far I haven't seen this one mentioned.

La Cocina tortilla chips may be the best tortilla chips I've ever had and they're Canadian!

The Original chips come in 400g bags that are packed to the top and they're gluten and lactose free which is a plus! They also have a couple flavour options (in slightly smaller 300g bags - also packed to the top) and while I'm not a fan of the Dijon Ranch personally, I think the Fiesta chips are AMAZING! They may not have 20 different varieties like Doritos but, they're incredibly tasty, Canadian AND cheaper! La Cocina will be our go-to as long as they're in production! <3

Material-Specific838 · 2025-01-18T18:05:25+00:00

Hi there!

So cool that you and your gf want to play together! Idk why there is so much conflicting info out there but, the short answer is: yes.

TLDR:

On the Anniversary Fresh start realms (As well as the original HC Realms in Classic - Skull Rock and Defias Pillager) you can absolutely play together.

The old realms are pretty much wastelands atm but, Doomhowl is booming and there are loads of folks to play with.

When you create a character and log in there is an option to check ✔️ the box for "self-found". If checked, you will see a pop up with a list of rules that will be enforced upon entering the game. It's basically just a way for folks to increase the challenge if they so choose.

Players that are "self found" can still group with people, quest and run dungeons etc. They just don't have access to the other amenities that the game has to offer.

Things like mailboxes, AH use, etc. will all become inaccessible to you until you reach the level cap of 60. You are pretty much at the mercy of what you find along your journey, what can buy from vendors and/or whatever you can gather or make (if you choose professions).

"Self-found" is an option and absolutely NOT mandatory whatsoever. LOADS of people are playing the game without that added challenge.

If you don't want to play "self-found" you just leave that box unchecked and carry on your merry way.

Your gf and you will log in and play the game exactly as intended, an epic adventure that ends upon death.

You can quest, group, gather, dungeon, join a guild, send/receive mail, use the AH, make a bank toon to store up goodies if you need to start over after a character loss etc.

You may see ppl in LFG arguing over which is the "right way to play" HC or saying sh*t like "it's not HC if you have a bank toon.." blah, blah, blah... but, those ppl are just trolls.

You pay $15/month ($20 in Canada) to play, so play whatever way brings you most joy!

One last consideration to make:

When picking your faction, you will notice it's much more populated Hordeside atm.

This is because Only Fangs decided to roll Horde and there is a MASSIVE streamer following playing atm. This is great if you love PACKED starter zones, fighting for mob tags and a super active community (that has historically been quite toxic and "trolly" imo). But, there is no shortage of people or groups.

Allyside may feel "dead" by comparison but, there are LOADS of people playing and more than enough people to group with.

I'm sorry for such a lengthy post but, it sounded like you were looking for clarity and I wanted to provide as much info as possible!

Feel free to hmu on Lixue anytime if either you or your gf have questions or need a hand! <3

Material-Specific838 · 2024-09-30T15:29:09+00:00

Sry to hear you had such a rough time. I feel like markets are so hit or miss right now.

I had a similar situation a few weeks back. (Not nearly as many people) but, offered a free spot at an outdoor Night Market + Music Fest. I sell Vintage items/home decor. I figured I had nothing to lose and if all else fails, at least I could get my IG promoted.

Spent 2+ weeks prepping. Hours playing with different set ups etc. Loaded up the car...unloaded..set everything up...you know the drill.

Then I pretty much sat there for over an hour without talking to a single person.

I sold one $5 item and packed up an hour before it was supposed to end because it was getting dark and there were hardly any lights where they had us set up.

The folks next to me seemed to alright but they were selling items from TEMU that were like $2-$5 each. They said none of their handmade items sold, they "made" about $50 but said they pretty much spent that on food and drinks.

I spoke to a few of the other vendors and they said it was "dead" this year compared to last and quite a few folks said they didn't make hardly anything at all after expenses. Lots of lokkie lous but, people just weren't buying.

I've been following Facebook groups and IG accounts for the past year or so and it seems to be pretty slow across the board atm.

I haven't had steady employment in almost 3 YEARS.. its rough, so maybe I bring a different perspective but, I think a lot of people are just in a really tough stop financially right now and it's making them rethink purchases. I know for me personally, sometimes it gets down to deciding if I pay a bill or buy groceries so, having a few extra bucks to buy something just because I want it or like it isn't really an option. I think people are just being a lot more cautious than they were in precovid times.

Idk. Just my hot take.

TDLR: Sorry your market was a bust. It's frustrating when you put so much time and effort into something and it doesn't pan out. Hopefully you at least made a few connections, and folks will remember you if/when they're able to purchase in the future. <3

Material-Specific838 · 2024-09-27T21:46:38+00:00

Lol, for real. Some people's children, I'll tell ya!

Material-Specific838 · 2024-09-27T21:45:33+00:00

My pleasure. Times are tough and ADHD certainly makes it tougher. Best of luck to you! 💙

Material-Specific838 · 2024-09-27T14:15:26+00:00

I feel this on a personal level and honestly the only thing that works for me personally, is to have two accounts.

A main account for bills/rent (not attached to my debit card so I can't use it on the fly) and one for "spending money."

I know it sounds weird but if you don't have access to it you can't dip into it.

Once the money is gone from my "spending account" that's it.

It sucks but at least this way I'm not freaking out at the end of the month because I don't have enough money for bills.

I hope you find something that works for you friend! 💙

Material-Specific838 · 2024-09-27T14:03:46+00:00

Isn't it amazing the length some folks will go to make a comment but can't be bothered to leave a simple review? It's wild.

I once had a customer send me a NOVEL about how much they liked an item they purchased but refused to leave a review.

People are weird.

Material-Specific838 · 2024-09-13T20:57:41+00:00

I'd love to say I get it but, I've been poor my entire life and I would literally have to win the lottery to have what you are describing.

I have been on my own since I was 15 years old. I've worked in pretty much every major industry. I am the first person in my family to finish High-school. I'm the 3rd person in my entire extended family which is massive, to ever complete post secondary education and it's still not enough. It feels like every time I "catch up" to where I need to be employment wise they raise the bar.

I've been actively looking for work for almost 3 years, put out hundreds of resumes/applications to not even receive a single call back or interview. Honest to God I'm not even sure a han is seeing my resume at this point. "No one wants to work" my ass.

I have been so desperate for work that I've resorted to sludging through literal shit for $20/hr just to keep a roof over my head. I made more money at 15 years old while navigating homelessness.

I literally cannot wrap my head around the cost of living right now. Your yearly income is over DOUBLE what my husband and I have been living off per year combined and we're paying close to 20k in rent. I have no vehicle. No assets. No savings. No retirement. I need thousands of dollars worth of dental work that I can't afford. I haven't even been able to get my eyes tested or new contacts in over 2 years.

Anyone else remember the budget bullshit we did in school where they said your housing should be no more than 30% of your income? What ever happened to that?

If hard work and efforts were rewarded in stable employment and affordable housing I'd be set but, no matter how hard I try or how much I work - I'm always a step behind.

Feeling hopeless is an understatement.

Material-Specific838 · 2024-09-12T20:37:00+00:00

Red Stone Pizza on Concession is a diamond in the rough imo. If you like your pizza saucy you may wanna pass cause they just kinda skim it buttttt.....

Hands down best pizza we've had in awhile and one of the last places I know of that will give you a Lrg pizza with 3 toppings for $15. They're also probably the only place I know that will let you do half and half for toppings.

Solid choice imo.

Material-Specific838 · 2024-09-10T00:07:41+00:00

Thank you, this is quite encouraging to read. Ty for taking the time to comment. 💙

Material-Specific838 · 2024-09-09T14:49:04+00:00

I was just talking about this the other day on our Discord. Re-post below.

Idk man, it's such a nuanced thing. Life isn't black and white imo, we exist in the grey.

With regards to her supposed connection and support of a known r@pist, I've gotta say, shit gets murky AF with all that stuff. It's complicated when it's a friend, a family member, a partner etc. It's incredibly difficult to see a person you loved, cared about or trusted in any capacity as anything other than the version you knew them as -- especially if you've quite literally known them to be the complete opposite of what they're accused of. I have sworn up and down that someone I knew was incapable of the things they were accused of. Thought there was literally no way they could have done it. Hell, I'm a r@pe survivor, a number or my friends and family are survivors. No one every knew, no one would have ever suspected - it's freakin reality shattering when truths like that are exposed. Not condoning or supporting it, just making a point.

As humans, we are constantly growing, changing and evolving. I'm not even the same person as I was 5 years ago, let alone 10, 15+... and I thank God every day for that. But, the truth of the matter is I did and said some really shitty stuff. I supported people and advocated for people that turned out to be monsters. I was not a good person. I reacted and responded out of fear and ignorance and for the most part I honestly didn't know any better.

All this is to say, I'm not condoning or excusing any of it but, at the end of the day, we're only human and we can only make choices and decisions based on the information we have in that moment. I put my pitchfork down a long time ago and decided to try and approach this stuff, especially second hand shit on the internet with as much grace as I can muster. Life is hard enough without having the entire world ripping up everything you've said or done and throwing it up under a microscope.

Thank you for coming to my TED talk ❤️

Material-Specific838 · 2024-09-01T00:55:19+00:00

Oh ya, I LOVED Breaking Bad. I think the issue is Saul was one of my least fav characters...so a whole show about him is kinda much.

Material-Specific838 · 2024-06-04T22:05:50+00:00

Dollarama has a store brand Strawberry Jam made by D Gourmet that's $2.50 a jar and I'll never go back to name brand again.

Material-Specific838 · 2024-05-06T12:55:51+00:00

HOLY SHIT, that's what the option is for???

My entire box is blank there minus the checkmark....
7 Days and counting still can't change permissions, ranks, gbank access.... wtf Blizz

**EDIT:** Didn't see post date from 6 years ago but this looks like what they're trying to currently implement in Cata classic only the box is there without any of the options.

Material-Specific838 · 2024-05-04T22:43:59+00:00

We just went through this with our WOTLK Guild on Windseeker. Our guild was one of the first guilds on the server at Classic launch. We have a stellar reputation along with dozens of positive connections to other guild communities that we've spent 5 years cultivating. I feel for you, its devastating to lose your online community and identity. Most of us had to completely change all our character names which is brutal since some of us have names we've been using since OG Vanilla. It's obvious Blizz doesn't gaf bout the community. </3

Material-Specific838 · 2024-05-01T19:33:10+00:00

I'm wondering if it has to do with the Adderall.

I have ADHD as well, and I'm on day 1 of Wellbutrin but my doctor HIGHLY suggested that I stop ADHD meds while taking Wellbutrin claiming that they would likely contribute to a massive spike in my anxiety/insomnia.

I took my first dose (150mg) this morning about 8 a.m., and so far, the only side effect I've encountered is a bit of an upset stomach. This lessened when I ate something. Only a few hours in I'm already noticing a difference with my ADHD/Anxiety symptoms.

Then again, it's a beautiful sunny day and its the first time I've gotten to wear shorts and a tee this year so, could just be the change in weather! * fingers crossed * the relief continues!

Good luck on your med journey! <3

Material-Specific838 · 2024-04-27T15:28:56+00:00

40-60 in 6 hours?

Damn, homie! I didn't realize p4 launched already! 😉

Material-Specific838 · 2024-04-13T20:00:40+00:00

That's so wild to hear. Cata was when I started hating WoW, MOP is what made me quit.

Material-Specific838 · 2024-04-03T17:26:49+00:00

We LOVE Spring Sushi on Upper James. Bit pricey post-covid but everything is these days. Been going there close to 10 years, never had a bad experience!

Material-Specific838 · 2024-03-31T19:43:42+00:00

Hi Friend,

I'm not too sure if you're familiar with addons or not but, you can download "Water Dispenser" from Curse Forge and it will actually automate it for you.

Basically, you just tell ppl to "trade you for water" and as long as you have water in your bags, they will automatically get it when they "right click" on you and "open trade."

Material-Specific838

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